Long Island City’s ‘E-Space’ marks 8 great years
Celebration of 8th anniversary and the World’s Borough’s entrepreneurial spirit
BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
It’s like planting a tree
from seedling to large oak.
That’s how QEDC’s food
and business incubator,
the Entrepreneur Space,
describes how it has
helped 600-plus artisan
foodpreneurs who started
from seed and followed their
dreams of starting their
own businesses.
There is power in
motivating people to get
excited about their goals. And
after eight years of nurturing,
mentoring and inspiring
so many diverse makers to
unleash their full potential,
E-Space (located at 36-46
37th St. in LIC) is celebrating
Queens’ entrepreneurial
spirit during their ‘8 Is Great’
birthday bash this Friday,
June 14, from 6 to 8 pm. So,
RSVP soon and join them
for a festive evening filled
with great food, refreshing
beverages, and networking
in a fun place.
“And you don’t have to
do any cooking or dishes,”
quips Queens Economic
Development Corporation
Tourism Director
Rob MacKay.
“It’s a wonderful
atmosphere because the
E-Space has so much to
celebrate and some of the
greatest Queens people
show up. Personally, I can’t
wait. Even my daughter
is excited.”
Guests will get to meet the
makers (more than 20 will be
there) and hear the stories
behind their unique recipes,
while sampling delicious
products right where they’re
made – everything from
vegan soul food to Venezuelastyle
arepas to specialty hot
dogs, French delicacies and
savory Thai-style hot sauces.
Also on the menu: authentic
flan, pudding, and chocolates
inspired by Milene Jardine’s
world travels, as well as
specialty coffees. You can
even bring home some dog
QEDCs unique space celebrates 8 years of great food and great
people on June 14 and everyone is invited to sample a cornucopia
of diverse offerings. Photo courtesy of Rob MacKay
treats for your favorite pet.
Budding entrepreneurs in
the food industry know that
the E-Space offers an easy
way to start their business.
What a concept! Being able to
rent a huge, well-equipped,
affordable shared kitchen
space only when you need
it. And the staff is great.
Other services: Business
counseling, workshops and
events, as well as classroom/
conference room rentals.
“We founded the E-Space
eight years ago because
my boss, Seth Bornstein,
noticed that NYC is simply
too expensive for startup
food businesses,” MacKay
continued. “There’s a market
for almost every kind of
product in this diverse city,
but it’s hard to find a place
to produce them. Plus, it’s
illegal to make food in a
residential kitchen and sell
it commercially. The E-Space
provides an inexpensive
venue for food entrepreneurs
to establish themselves.
There’s also a synergy
because clients have access
to all of QEDC’s programs
and services. We help with
everything from licensing to
marketing to production.”
He added: “Over the
past eight years, we have
generated more than $8
million in revenue, and
created more than 120
jobs. We also host Fortune
Society trainings and
countless seminars.”
SheWolf Bakery, Little
Bird Kitchen, and Brewla
Bars are among the E-Spacers
that went on to huge success.
Admission is free.
Registration recommended.
Attendees will be able to buy
products there and enter a
raffle to win a basket filled
with foodpreneur products.
CATERING MENU
Buffet Menu Sit Down Dinner
Minimum 40 Guests 3 Hour Function
(Mon.-Sat. 12-3pm or 1-4pm)
Assorted Breads & Rolls
All Unlimited
Large Tossed Salad
Fresh Cooked Turkey and Roast Beef Platter
Potato & Macaroni Salad
Choice of Five Main Dishes
Baked Ziti �� Penne a la Vodka �� Chicken Marsala
Sausage & Peppers �� Eggplant Rollatini
Meatballs �� Chicken Francese �� Shepherd’s Pie
Minimum 25 Guests 3 Hour Function
(Mon.-Sun. 5-10pm)
Assorted Breads & Rolls
House Salad
Choice of Three Main Dishes
Served with Potato & Vegetables
Broiled Filet of Sole �� Chicken Marsala
Penne a la Vodka �� Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Francese �� Spinach Ravioli
Shepherd’s Pie �� 16 oz. Black Angus Certifi ed
Shell Steak $4 extra / per person
�� Buff et Only...........................................................$18.95/pp
�� Dinner with Soft Drinks...................................$21.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Domestic Tap Beer, Wine & Soda...$23.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Mixed Drinks, Domestic Beer
(Bottle & Tap) Wine & Soda..............................$26.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Top Shelf Liquors, Imported &
Domestic Beer (Bottle & Tap), Wine & Soda...$37.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Domestic Tap Beer, Wine & Soda..$24.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Mixed Drinks, Domestic Beer
(Bottle & Tap) Wine & Soda................................$27.95/pp
�� Dinner w/ Top Shelf Liquors, Imported &
Domestic Beer (Bottle & Tap), Wine & Soda...$37.95/pp
FRESH COFFEE, BREWED DECAF & TEAS
DESSERT
Chocolate Truffl e Cake
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